Where the 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Held

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the first tournament ever staged across three nations. The competition runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 104 matches across 16 stadiums in 16 host cities.

In the United States, match venues span the country from coast to coast. Key stadiums include MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Lumen Field in Seattle, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Canada hosts matches in Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place). Mexico stages games at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

The final is played on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — capacity 82,500 and the largest of all 2026 World Cup venues.

France's Status in the 2026 World Cup

France — nicknamed Les Bleus — entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament's strongest contenders. As 2018 world champions and 2022 runners-up, the squad arrived with significant pedigree and depth across every position. Players to watch include the electric forward line and an experienced midfield engine capable of controlling matches at the highest level.

To see France's current match results, live scores, and upcoming fixtures in real time, the official FIFA match centre is the most up-to-date source:

• FIFA 2026 World Cup — Official Results and Fixtures

Every section below explains how to watch France's matches, whether they are in the group stage, knockout rounds, or the final — the same broadcasters cover all rounds of the tournament.

How to Watch France in the United States

In the United States, English-language FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights belong to Fox Sports. Spanish-language rights are with Telemundo and Peacock. Here is exactly where to find each match:

• Fox (broadcast channel) — Major knockout matches and the final air here, available free over the air with an antenna or included in any cable and satellite package.
• FS1 and FS2 — Group-stage games and earlier knockout rounds. Included in most cable, satellite, and live-TV streaming packages.
• Tubi — Fox's free, ad-supported streaming app. Every Fox World Cup broadcast streams on Tubi at no cost. Download the Tubi app on iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV and search FIFA World Cup 2026. No subscription or credit card required.
• Fox Sports app — Live streams with a cable or pay-TV provider login (Comcast, DirecTV, Dish, YouTube TV, Hulu Live, and others).
• Telemundo — Spanish broadcast network with simulcast coverage of major matches.
• Peacock — NBC's streaming platform carries Telemundo's World Cup coverage. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month. A limited free tier exists, though live sports typically require a paid subscription.

If you have no cable subscription, Tubi is the simplest and cheapest option — completely free, available on every major streaming device, and requires nothing beyond a free download.

How to Stream France World Cup Games for Free

Several platforms let you watch France's World Cup matches without paying a subscription. Which one works depends on your location:

1. Tubi (United States) — Free, ad-supported streaming of every Fox-broadcast World Cup match. Visit tubitv.com or download the app. No account needed to watch; a free account lets you set match reminders.
2. BBC iPlayer (United Kingdom) — The BBC shares UK broadcast rights with ITV. Stream the BBC's World Cup coverage free at bbc.co.uk/iplayer. You need a free account and a valid UK TV licence.
3. ITVX (United Kingdom) — ITV's free streaming platform at itv.com/itvx. Free registration with a UK address is required.
4. TF1+ (France) — TF1's streaming service carries the biggest matches free for viewers in France. Register at tf1plus.fr with a French address.
5. FIFA+ (Global) — FIFA's own platform at fifa.com/fifaplus streams select matches free in countries where no local broadcaster holds the rights. Create a free account and check your country's availability on the site.
6. RaiPlay (Italy) — RAI's free streaming service covers Italian-broadcast World Cup matches at no cost. Available at raiplay.it with a free registration.

For paid options, FuboTV (from $79.99 per month) and YouTube TV (from $72.99 per month) both carry Fox Sports channels and offer free trials, giving you live access to every France match in HD.

Watching France Matches from the UK and Europe

Coverage varies by country across Europe. Here is where Les Bleus fans can find live broadcasts in key markets:

• United Kingdom: The BBC and ITV share broadcast rights. France's biggest matches air on BBC One or ITV 1 — both free-to-air. Both networks also stream via BBC iPlayer and ITVX free with registration.
• France: TF1 carries the most important matches free to air and streams them on TF1+. beIN Sports broadcasts the full schedule on a paid subscription starting around 15 euros per month. Canal+ also covers select matches for its subscribers.
• Germany: ARD and ZDF (public broadcasters) air many matches free and stream them at ardmediathek.de and zdf.de. MagentaTV covers the full 2026 schedule for Deutsche Telekom customers.
• Spain: RTVE (free-to-air public broadcaster) and Mediaset Espana (Cuatro channel) split rights, with both streaming on their respective apps.
• Italy: RAI (free-to-air) and Sky Sport Italia (paid subscription) share coverage. RaiPlay streams RAI's matches free.

For countries not listed, check FIFA's official broadcast rights directory to find the licensed broadcaster in your region before searching for unofficial streams.

How to Watch France Matches Abroad Using a VPN

If you are traveling outside your home country during the tournament, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through a server in your home country. Streaming services see a local IP address and grant you normal access. Here is how to set one up:

1. Choose a reputable VPN provider. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Mullvad are well-regarded options with fast servers in most countries. All three offer money-back guarantees — useful if you only need access for the duration of the tournament.
2. Download and install the VPN app on your phone, laptop, tablet, or streaming device. Do this before you leave home, while you have reliable internet access.
3. Open the VPN app and connect to a server in your home country. A UK traveler connects to a UK server to unblock BBC iPlayer or ITVX. A French traveler connects to a France server to access TF1+. A US traveler connects to a US server to access Tubi.
4. Open your broadcaster's app or website. It will detect your VPN server's IP address and grant access as if you were home.
5. If the stream does not load immediately, disconnect and try a different server in the same country. Some broadcasters block known VPN IP ranges, but switching to another server in that country almost always resolves the issue within one or two attempts.

Note: Using a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions may violate a streaming service's terms of use. Most services do not ban accounts for watching live sport this way, but it is worth reading the terms before you proceed.

Setting Up Match Alerts and Live Score Notifications

You do not need to keep a match schedule bookmarked. These apps and tools send push notifications at kickoff and update scores in real time:

• FIFA Official App (free, iOS and Android) — Follow France as a favourite team. The app sends push notifications at kickoff, at half-time, at full-time with the result, and for every goal scored. It also displays live lineups and official match statistics. Download it from fifa.com/fifaplus.
• Google Search — Type France World Cup 2026 schedule in Google. A fixture card appears with all upcoming matches showing your local kickoff times automatically. Tap the bell icon on any fixture to set a Google Calendar reminder.
• ESPN App (free, iOS and Android, US) — Add France as a favourite team. The app sends notifications at kickoff and at key match moments: goals, red cards, and the final score.
• OneFootball (free, iOS and Android, global) — Follow France to receive lineup announcements 90 minutes before kickoff, plus live goal alerts and a match-end notification with the final score.
• BBC Sport App (free, UK) — Live text commentary and score alerts for all World Cup matches. Push notifications for goals are included at no cost.

For time zone conversions, the fastest method is a Google search: type France vs [opponent] time [your city] and Google instantly converts the kickoff time to your local time, including any daylight saving adjustments. This works even if the match is several days away.